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Installation Procedure

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    WARNING:

    Use care when cleaning the clutch hub. The clutch hub may have sharp edges and can cause personal injury if contact is made. Wear protective gloves to avoid personal injury.

  1. Clean the clutch hub and the input shaft from any debris and contaminates with a lint-free towel.
  2. Fig 1: Using Flat Brush To Apply Light Coating Of Multi-Purpose Grease
    GM2665890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Applying too much or the wrong type of grease on the transmission input shaft may cause damage, clutch slippage or failure. Always apply the correct type of grease. Never apply more grease than is necessary to coat the transmission input shaft with a very thin film of grease.

  3. Use a clean flat brush (1) to apply very light coating of multi-purpose grease to input shaft until the metal is only shiny . No visible clumps of grease are permissible regardless of size. Smear away from the transmission in direction of the shown arrow.
  4. Fig 2: Lint Free Towel
    GM2665891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Ensure that no grease remains on the lead surface of the transmission input shaft. Clean the lead surface of the transmission input shaft prior to the assembly of the transmission to the engine. Failure to maintain a clean surface may cause clutch slippage or failure.

  5. Clean the entire lead surface of the input shaft with a NEW, lint-free towel (1).
  6. Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.
  7. Fig 3: Transmission Bolts
    GM2566444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  8. Install the lower transmission bolts (1) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
  9. Install the lower transmission bolts (2) and tighten to 40 N.m (32 lb ft).
  10. Install the lower transmission bolt (3) and nut (4) and tighten to 40 N.m (32 lb ft).
  11. Remove the transmission jack.
  12. Install the left transmission mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side .
  13. Fig 4: Transmission Mount Components - Left Side
    GM2512886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Install the left transmission mount (4). Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
  15. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
  16. Fig 5: Transmission Rear Mount Bracket Through Bolt
    GM2503662Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Install the rear transmission mount (3). Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .
  18. Fig 6: Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM2508569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Install the left front wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  20. Install the right front wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  21. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV,LUW) .
  22. Fig 7: Upper Transmission To Engine Bolts
    GM2191679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  24. Install the upper transmission to engine bolts (1) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
  25. Fig 8: Speedometer Driven Gear Electrical Connector
    GM2511276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  26. Connect the speedometer driven gear electrical connector (1).
  27. Fig 9: Backup Lamp Switch & Electrical Connector
    GM2505611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  28. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the backup lamp switch (2).
  29. Connect the wiring harness clamp to the transmission.
  30. Fig 10: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe Retainer
    GM2028267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The clutch actuator cylinder front pipe must engage noticeably.

  31. Connect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (2) to the clutch actuator cylinder pipe elbow.
  32. Lock the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe retaining clip (1).
  33. Fig 11: Selector Level Cable Components
    GM2512882Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  34. Connect the shift lever and selector lever cable ends (1) to the transmission shift lever and selector lever.
  35. Install the shift lever and the selector lever cable (3) to the shift lever and the selector lever cable bracket.
  36. Adjust the shift lever and selector lever cables. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
  37. Fig 12: Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Quick Connect At Intake Manifold
    GM2511350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  38. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (1 )to the engine intake manifold.
  39. Fill the transmission with fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill .
  40. Install the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .
  41. Install the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  42. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding .
  43. Road test the vehicle.